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Federated Women’s Institutes of Ontario Annual Meeting Provincial Board of Directors Mrs. Harvey Houston â€" Public Relations Officer The Federated Women's Institutes ofOntario An- ntta] meeting was held at the Lord Simcoe Hotel, To- mnto, November 29 through December 3, 1976. Mrs, Herb Maluske welcomed the 34 Board Direcâ€" tors and Executive. Challenging all to aim for excel- 'cnce. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Mrs. Herb Maluske During the past months since the Semi-Annual :tizird Meeting in April. I‘ve enjoyed so many wonder- .| experiences and in no way in a report am I able to .mmunicate satisfactorily the feelings of my heart. I wish to welcome the nine new Board Directors. l W you will leave this meeting with a clearer knowl- tgc ofthe work ofthe Women's Institutes throughout vntario. I also hope your energies will be rekindled 'ld you will be desirous to direct those energies to the ark of F.W.I.O. through your own Branches. Dis- :icts and Areas. To the Second and Third-Year Board Directors. it . good to welcome you back. May you likewise re- HIVC continuous inspiration to carry on and fulfill our obligations. I know you will welcome the new Di- .ctors and assist them at every opportunity in becom- cig acquainted with one another and with the work in. nlvcd. I would thank the regional vice presidents for as» «ting me when I was either out of the country or al‘ ady involved with other duties. Along with the regular presidential duties I atâ€" .‘nded the spring meeting of the JWIO. seven District innuals. Erland Lee Week. the 7th FWIC Conven» tun. anniversaries. and a hobby and craft fair. In ad» IIIUII l was on the local radio programme "Open me.“ the response was so good the programme was xtended a half hour. HOME ECONOMICS BRANCH REPORT Acting Director. Miss Margaret Myer was ap minted when Miss Helen McKercher retired at the ad of October. We miss the guidance and support she was always given but I will assist you in any way I can intil a new Director is appointed. Tweedsmuir History Workshops. Women’s Insti- ute Procedures Workshops. will continue and speak- rs for District Annuals provided by the Home Eco, -iomics Branch. SECRETARY TREASURER'S REPORT Mrs. Earl Morden “WIO statistics: Number of Branches ...... 1,253 Number of Members 29,361 Number of Life Members 2‘83] ‘WIO Secretary Letters. minutes. notices... 907 Receipts ............................... 725 Cheques ......................................................... 531 Office mailingsâ€"Mrs, H. Armstrong Letters ............................................................ 1.643 Receipts. mail. parcels ................. .. 3.018 Parcels containing WI supplies .................. 677 Articles soldiMrs. H. Armstrong Spoons 347 Cups and saucers... sold to date. 3.] Ontario WI Story ......................................... |24 sold to date. 3023 The above does not include the large mailings done by the Home Economics Branch. The job of carrying out the directions from both the Board meeting and special meetings has been completed. All investments and business transactions have been completed. FWIO and Erland Lee supplies were sold at Officers‘ Conference. Messages of sympathy, congratulations and retire- ment were written and receipts written to all for the Helen McKercher SCItolarship Fund. Hand written thank you letters were mailed for do- nations and articles received by the Erland Lee Home. Because of the air strike I missed the first two days of the FWIC Convention however. while there a bus was chartered so the 45 stranded Ontario members could return home. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER'S REPORT "There is a tremendous power in WI, we have exâ€" perience in which to draw from. a wealth of know]; edge. and an immense appreciation of what is worthâ€" while.“ Mrs. Houston is completing her fifth term as Proâ€" vincial PRO. In presenting her report she cited both the Northern and Cochranc Temiskaming Areas atâ€" tained 1005? for the first time. Grey Bruce lead with a perfect score for the 13th time. in fact onlyS branches in the whole province failed to report. One of the re- ports was high in its praise for last year's Ofiicers‘ Con~ Terence. stating “reports have been most clear and complete. I'm sure the Officers: Conference section for PRO's was just what we needed." Women‘s Institute Projects: Pennies For Friendship have increased about $3000.00. Three Districts involved in the International Plowing Match collected $860.00 in their hospitality tent. Women’s Institute Educational: It is gratifying to note an increase of almost $2,200.00 spent for Officers” Conference. as more offi- cers take advantage ofthis training. Branches continue to support the 4-H Homemaking. while the majority pay Ieaders‘ expenses to 4-H and training schools how- ever there are some who do not BUT they have funds to support other organizations. It was noted $2408.00 had been spent on gifts. speakers, etc. and only 36.00 on workshops. Perhaps our spending should be reas- sessed? Community Projects: Educational: A bookn‘iobile was organized to sup- ply a community with reading material. MP3 and MPPs received letters concerning local problems as a result of discussions at meetings.